I'm a sucker for a recipe list at the end of a book. Thank goodness Mia P. Manansala includes a selection of recipes in the back of her new release cozy mystery, Arsenic and Adobo because the food in this book practically constitutes a character itself! It was also my first buddy read! Megan over … Continue reading Chicken Adobo and Ube Crinkles from Arsenic and Adobo
As of tomorrow, our little bundle of joy is due in LESS THAN A MONTH (OMG), so I wanted to announce that Dessert and a Novel will be taking a break for the next few months. I may jump back in here and there with some fun content during this hiatus, but it will likely … Continue reading Taking a Break (Baby’s Coming Soon!)
This is one of those classics, one that nearly everyone has read one time or another. However, while I admire John Steinbeck's clear and concise writing style, I can't say that I've read too many of his works. I've only encountered The Grapes of Wrath (and enjoyed it, mostly) and The Pearl (loved it). He's … Continue reading Chocolate-Red Wine Bundt Cake Inspired by Tortilla Flat
As y'all likely have noticed, I'm pregnant. Like very pregnant...second half of the third trimester pregnant. Much of my reading lately has consisted of books about raising kids and general parenting. I've been perusing some of the classics (think What to Expect When You're Expecting), but I've found some less clinical, more philosophical reads, and … Continue reading Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Inspired By How to Raise a Reader
As you may know from my earlier post, I'm enjoying Neal Shusterman's "Arc of Scythe" books. Thunderhead is book two in the series, and it brings the action in a big way. Here's my Thunderhead book review. Review As we delve deeper into the conflicts that have befallen the scythedom, the reader must consider some … Continue reading Blueberry Cupcakes Inspired by Thunderhead
